Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Outreach Development Corp.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a NYS-licensed Registered Nurse to join the Integrated Opioid Treatment Program. The RN will administer medications, conduct substance use assessments, coordinate referrals, and educate patients and staff while maintaining accurate health records.

Strong communication skills and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus. Experience with AVATAR EHR is beneficial. This is an hourly position with a salary range of $45.00–$55.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in Opioid Treatment Program or substance-use treatment preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• AVATAR electronic health records experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication, including IM injections.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine participation in treatment.
• Follow up on health-related referrals.
• Maintain a tracking system for patient health issues, appointments, and prescribed medications.
• Provide patient education and counseling around health-related issues.
• Provide staff education around health-related issues.
• Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.
• Complete all documentation and reports in a timely manner; inform leadership of problems meeting deadlines.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and unit meetings.
• Maintain communication with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid plan and accountability.
• Sign and authorize urine and oral fluid testing as designee for Medical Director.
• Identify current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address deficits.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

AVATAR EHR

Job description

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24 days ago Requisition ID: 2917

Salary Range: $45.00 To $55.00 Hourly

The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the treatment team. They provide health care services for individuals in their care, ensuring that all overall health and safety needs are met.

This position is based at Outreach Recovery Center (Integrated Opioid Treatment Program & Outpatient Services) located at 998 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY

• Administer medication, including intermuscular injection, as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam or other medical services.
• Follow up on any health-related referrals made.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (internal/external).
• Provide patient education and counseling around health-related issues.
• Provide staff education around health-related issues.
• Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.
• Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs program leadership of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other unit meetings.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Serve as a designee for the Medical Director to sign and authorize urine and oral fluid testing on laboratory test request forms.
• Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.
• Must be a NYS Registered Nurse (RN).
• Previous experience working in a n Opioid Treatment Program/Substance use treatment program preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.